Madagascar Barefoot Luxury Kayak Adventure

Enjoy an 11-day kayak adventure with up-close wildlife sightings, untouched flora of the rainforest, breathtaking blue waters and white beaches. Witness the perfect blend of ocean and islands while taking in the fresh air of Madagascar. Spend your afternoons resting in absolute luxury at some of the most beautiful camping locations that Madagascar has to offer.

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Small-group barefoot luxury kayak adventure safari through Madagascar. Enjoy a cultural & kayaking adventure to the South East of Madagascar while camping in style. Starting and ending in Antananarivo, Madagascar – 11 Days

Tour Highlights:

Antananarivo – Experience the busy nightlife of Madagascar’s capital city before embarking on your kayak adventure.

St Luce Reserve – Reserve established to contribute to the conservation of some of the very last true coastal forests left in the south east of Madagascar.

Excluded

International and domestic flights

Pre and post tour accomodation

Optional activities

All wine and spirits

Visas and travel insurance

Personal expenses, laundry and souvenirs

The city accommodation will be in up-market, boutique-style hotels, while the bush camping nights are spent in spacious 3 man tents that will include stretcher beds and mattresses with bedding. Bush style showers and toilets are provided, as well as all soft drinks and beers. Meals are a major highlight and prepared by French-trained chefs, both on the river and at Manafiafy, where the accommodation style has been selected for its barefoot luxury offering, quite unique to Madagascar.

Vehicle: In Antananarivo, we use an air-conditioned vehicle, and for the rest of the tour, we use 4×4 vehicles.

Kayaking equipment: We provide Synergy Fluid Double Kayaks, which also have a centre seat and so can be paddled by one person if needed. They are stable and durable, being made from Polyethylene and they weigh only 33 kg. The kayaks are 3.8 m long and 0.86 m wide, with a carrying capacity of 190 kg. Each kayak has 2 hatches and contains one 15 L “Dry Bag”. There is also a tank well with bungee cord if needed. Each kayak comes standard with a backrest on each seat, which is removable if so desired. Your PDF (personal flotation device) or “life jacket” is a handy ‘one size fits all’ and is a quality make and design. Cobra paddles with an aluminium shaft and hard, durable plastic blades, complete the outfit

Travel Insurance: Please note that travel and cancellation insurance is mandatory for every guest travelling with Jenman Madagascar Safaris. All insurance is solely the responsibility of our guests. Please ensure you arrange your own insurance with protection for the full duration of your journey to cover personal injury, damage and loss of personal items including but not limited to camera equipment and other electronic items, medical expenses, repatriation expenses and loss of luggage, etc. Please speak to your travel agent if you require assistance.

Visas: A visa is required to enter the territory of Madagascar and can easily be obtained upon arrival at the airport of Antananarivo with a validity of up to 90 days. Tourists staying for less than one month can purchase a visa for 115’000 Ariary (around 35 €). Paying with the exact amounts or small currency is advised. No photographs are required, however, please ensure that passports are valid for at least 6 months after return date.

Gratuities: If you feel you have been looked after well by your crew or guides, and you wish to show your appreciation for their services, a monetary tip is very welcomed by those in Madagascar.
Here are some suggested guidelines:

Around EUR 4 per person, per day (10,000 Ariary) for a guide or a guide/driver.

Around EUR 2 (5,000 Ariary) for a park guide, depending on your satisfaction.

Around 5 % of the bill at a restaurant.

200 Ariary per bag for a porter.

As Euro coins cannot be changed into local money in Madagascar, it is advisable to tip in Ariary. We would ask that you please reserve your generosity for tipping for services only, and not providing free hand-outs to children or adults, as this encourages begging.

Making Your Travels Meaningful: The Grow Africa Foundation (163-738 NPO) is the responsible tourism initiative started by Jenman African Safaris and Hideaways. The focus of Grow Africa is to make a positive impact on the environment, society and economy in the places we travel to. We do this by instigating and supporting local social and environmental projects.

Your booking makes a difference: With every booking to the value of R 10,000 / US$ 1,000 / EUR 1,000 or more, a donation of R 50 / US$ 5 / EUR 5 will go to the Grow Africa Foundation. Click here to see the projects your booking is supporting.

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Day 1

Antananarivo

Upon arrival in Madagascar’s capital city, Antananarivo, you will be met and welcomed by an English speaking guide, before transferring to your hotel in the city centre.

Day 2

Fort Dauphin

After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred back to Ivato airport for your scheduled flight to Fort Dauphin. Upon arrival in Fort Dauphin, transfer by road with lunch at the beach restaurant, then settle into your hotel to spend the remaining day at leisure.

Day 3

St Luce Reserve

Today we set of to Sainte Luce Reserve which is situated on an island-like peninsula, cut off from the mainland, and offers us an experience of the spectacular beauty of south east Madagascar. Here you will spend your first day of kayaking. Experience beautiful coastal scenery and a gorgeous natural swimming pool nestled in the mountainous coastline.

Day 4

St Luce Reserve

After breakfast we head north through the mangroves and forest. The river is adjacent to the protected forest and wetland, which also incorporates many kilometers of stunning white beaches. After a 2 hour paddle, we will walk to a secluded beach where we will enjoy lunch. Relax after lunch and enjoy the idyllic setting, before we set off for the next kayak adventure to Belaveno.

Day 5

St Luce Reserve

This morning sees us paddling again. Enjoy another idyllic day on the river, following the littoral forest through the wetlands and soaking up the sights and sounds of nature and letting the stress and cares of modern living dissolve away. In the afternoon, we have a 2-hour paddle to a large lake. Wander in the forest to see the fruit bats, before our night walk.

Day 6

Manafiafy

After our last day of paddling on the river, we end at Manafiafy Beach & Rainforest Lodge being welcomed by a barbecue on the beach and a 30 minute spa treatment. Situated on a beautiful, private, white sandy bay, fringed with forest covered mountains, your lodge offers barefoot luxury with wildlife and water on your doorstep.

Day 7 - 9

Manafiafy

After breakfast you will embark on your choice of a wide range of wildlife and sporting activities which are included in your stay. Some of the options included, among others, are kayaking in the mangroves, early morning boat trips for wetland birding, snorkeling in the bay and nearby cove and visits to the local village and school. Other optional activities such as massages are available at your own expense.

Day 10

Antananarivo

You will drive back to Fort Dauphin and continue to the airport for your scheduled flight to Antananarivo, for your last night in Madagascar. Upon arrival in Antananarivo, you will be met and welcomed by an English speaking guide, before transferring to your hotel in the city centre and a farewell dinner!

Day 11

Tour ends in Antananarivo

Our tour ends today. You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight.

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